Chelton Aviation has received STC approval for installation of its digital AP-3C autopilot in Mooney models M20A-J. Follow-up approval is expected by the end of April for models K and above. The Chelton AP-3C autopilot consists of three components that have been designed to eliminate adjustment and minimize maintenance issues. Since the Chelton autopilot maintains […]
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Scare birds away for good
Bird-X’s newest product, BroadBand PRO, targets pest birds with an unrelenting combination of four different sound types: distress cries to indicate danger to pigeons, starlings, gulls and more; predator cries, like falcons and hawks, to add realism; general harassments for an all-bird defense; and ultrasonic waves to guard day and night. Its development is based […]
Premier Air Center receives STC for Falcon 20 Universal EFI-890R flat panel
Premier Air Center has received an STC to install the Universal Avionics EFI-890R Flat Panel for all models of Dassault Falcon 20 Aircraft. The new Falcon 20 STC is certified under FAA Part 25 for approach and landing. The Universal EFI-890R Electronic Flight Instrument modernizes the Falcon 20 flight deck by offering advanced, large-format 8.9-inch […]
New sunglasses improve cockpit performance
The HDL-3C Sunglass Lens improves pilots’ visual performance in the cockpit. Developed specifically for the aviation industry, HDL-3C filters reduce the light reaching the eye in order to reduce glare, but they also improve the color and color contrast throughout the color spectrum, which improves visual performance. This is particularly effective when flying as it […]
AEA and Global Jet Services team to provide training
The Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) and Global Jet Services (GJS) have teamed up to offer avionics and aircraft maintenance training with incentives to AEA members. GJS will conduct its aircraft and avionics course offerings for current AEA members and their employees at 15% less than current retail prices. Courses offered include: Initial, Recurrent and Electrical […]
Two new versions of Smartsoft give additional options for weight and balance
Smartsoft has released two new versions of its weight and balance software for mobile phones: Flight WTK 2.0 and Flight WTK Lite version. Flight WTK enables pilots to perform weight and balance on their cell phone in as little as 40 seconds. Flight WTK uses a mobile phone as a computing device and runs like […]
Embry-Riddle offer Summer Academy for teens
From building a mock space station to learning to fly, teen-agers will have a blast at the Summer Academy operated by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University at its Daytona Beach campus. The Summer Academy, which will run from June 13 to Aug. 9, offers educational programs for students ages 12-18 who want to learn about aviation and […]
Affordable forward looking infrared camera systems now available for GA
A new forward looking infrared camera (FLIR) system is now in the hands of GA consumers. Developed by Forward.Vision, a division of Aerocomp Inc., this noncertificated system has a heated silicon lens, sealed sensor unit and is designed specifically for the many and varied environmental conditions seen during flights. This next-generation infrared sensor does not […]
Lincoln Electric’s LF-72 wire feeder now available in Ready-Pak configurations
No matter what your production shop requires, Lincoln Electric has a Ready-Pak for you. Ready-Paks group Lincoln’s industrial wire feeder, the LF-72, with any of four available welding power sources. The result is a pre-assembled package that is quick and easy to set up – all you need to add is wire and gas. The […]